For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,311 students in 27804, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in 27804, NC are Rocky Mount Preparatory and Rocky Mount Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 27804 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in 27804, NC have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 27804, NC Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rocky Mount Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3334 Bishop Road
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 443-9923
Grades: K-12
| 863 students
Rank: #22.
Rocky Mount Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
841 Nash Street
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2010
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 462-2010
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
27804, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 S Pearl St
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
(252) 977-3327
Grades: K-5
| 213 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 27804, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in 27804, NC include Rocky Mount Preparatory and Rocky Mount Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 27804?
2 public middle schools are located in 27804.
What is the racial composition of students in 27804?
27804 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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